She was born Charlottle Montalbano and graduated from St. John Villa Academy.

Mrs. DiCarlo was a dedicated homemaker.

She enjoyed dancing, getting sun at the beach, and will always be remembered for her love of wearing high heels, family said.

But spending time with her grandchildren gave her the most joy.

“She was a very loving person and was loved by all who knew her,” said her granddaughter, Samantha Silvestri. “She always put a smile on everyone’s face.”

Mrs. DiCarlo was a parishioner of St. Ann’s R.C. Church, Dongan Hills.

Surviving, along with her granddaughter, are her husband of 48 years, Andrew; her son, Andrew C.; her daughters, Lori Silvestri, Andrea Stringer and Raquel Pietracatella; a brother, Peter, and nine more grandchildren.

The funeral will be Thursday from the Colonial Funeral Home, New Dorp, with a mass at 11 a.m. in St. Ann’s Church. Arrangements include cremation.